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In the pursuit of what he labeled "Cosmic American Music," Gram Parsons--with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and as a solo artist--helped invent country-rock, forever changing the relationship between the two genres. GP, released in 1973, and GRIEVOUS ANGEL, released posthumously in 1974, are the only two studio albums on which Parsons served as the lone bandleader. With the help of Elvis Presley's backing band and a then unknown singer named Emmylou Harris on harmony vocals, Parsons wrapped up bluegrass, honky tonk, traditional country, R&B, and rock & roll in one delicious package.
Compiled here on one CD, both GP and GRIEVOUS ANGEL are packed with country-rock classics like the character sketch ballad "She," the boot-tapping "That's All It Took," and the irresistibly rocking "Big Mouth Blues," while "Return of the Grievous Angel" is an all-time Parsons gem and one of his most beautiful duets with Harris. The albums flow together perfectly, with the strength of the songwriting and musicianship guaranteeing no missteps along the way (even the covers of "Love Hurts" and a rave-up version of the Louvin Brothers' "Cash on the Barrellhead" sparkle). In addition to its status as one of the quintessential, defining documents of country-rock, GP/GRIEVOUS ANGEL is still a beautiful, satisfying listen decades after its release.
Live Recording
2 LP's on 1 CD: GP (1973)/GRIEVOUS ANGEL (1974).
Personnel: Gram Parsons (vocals, acoustic guitar); Barry Tashian (vocals, guitar); Emmylou Harris, Barry & Holly Tashian (vocals); Bernie Leadon (acoustic guitar, electric guitar, dobro); Herb Pedersen (acoustic guitar, electric guitar); James Burton (electric guitar, dobro); Al Perkins , Buddy Emmons (steel guitar, pedal steel guitar); Alan Munde (banjo); Byron Berline (mandolin, fiddle); Harold Battiste, Jr., Hal Battiste (baritone saxophone); Glen D. Hardin (piano, organ); Steve Snyder (vibraphone, background vocals); Stephen Snyder (vibraphone); Emory Gordy (bass instrument); Sam Goldstein, John Guerin, N.D. Smart II, Ron Tutt, Ronnie Tutt (drums); Mitch Gordon, Phil Kaufman, Lewis Morford, Joe Doe, Ed Tickner, Jane Doe, Kim Fowley, Tom Bahler, Linda Ronstadt, Ron Hicklin (background vocals).
Photographer: Barry Feinstein.Q (1/94, p.111) - 5 Stars - Indispensable - "...the modern era's best country album....an all-time great album..." Melody Maker (11/6/93, p.33) - "...the desperate sadness of the ballads stands outside time and place....GRIEVOUS ANGEL is simply the finest record of its kind...blazingly, unimpeachably brilliant...." NME (Magazine) (9/18/93, p.19) - Ranked #20 in NME's list of 'The Greatest Albums Of The '70s.' NME (Magazine) (10/2/93, p.29) - Ranked #53 in NME's list of the 'Greatest Albums Of All Time.' NME (Magazine) (8/12/00, p.29) - Ranked #21 in The NME "Top 30 Heartbreak Albums" - "...[His] traumatized narratives of jilted grooms, forlorn lovers and drifters grasping for spiritual consolation represented the apotheosis of country misery."
Gram Parsons - G.P./Grievous Angel Album Track Listing
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Still Feeling Blue Lp Version
2:41
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We'll Sweep Out the Ashes In the Morning Lp Version
3:13
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Song For You Lp Version
4:58
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Streets of Baltimore Lp Version
2:53
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She Lp Version
4:59
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That's All It Took Lp Version
2:59
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New Soft Shoe Lp Version
3:54
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Kiss the Children Lp Version
2:58
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Cry One More Time Lp Version
3:38
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How Much I've Lied Lp Version
2:30
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Big Mouth Blues Lp Version
3:53
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Return of the Grievous Angel Lp Version
4:25
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Hearts On Fire Lp Version
3:50
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I Can't Dance Lp Version
2:23
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Brass Buttons Lp Version
3:31
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$1000 Wedding Lp Version
5:02
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Medley Live From Northern Quebec (a) Cash On the Barrelhead (B) Hickory Wind Lp Version
6:26
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Love Hurts Lp Version
3:41
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Ooh Las Vegas Lp Version
3:31
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In My Hour of Darkness Lp Version
3:46
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G.P./Grievous Angel Music Review
Customer G.P./Grievous Angel Reviews
Average Rating: (4.3 out of 5 stars)
G.P. is the best If you like country rock such as The Eagles ,Poco,CSNY ,you will find out where this sound came from.
Gram Parsons voice will make you cry.
And along with Emmylou Harris,They will charm you to tears. Submitted by jayne519 (San Juan Bautista Ca. U.S.A) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Shooting Star dies Gram Parsons was someone who if he lived would have become a star who shined even today. He was a great songwriter and would have only got better. Submitted by guitarlane1 (Springfield, VA, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Perfect! This album includes several wonderful gram parsons songs and is a great addition to any collection! Submitted by levoyles (Bloomington Indiana) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
Stones? Yes,the Stones wouldn't recorded their masterpiece Exile on main street without this young fellow.Afortunately Gram Parsons left in 1973..leaving for us his works with the Flying Burrito Brothers,The Byrd's Sweetheart of the rodeo and of course his two solo albums.Now you can have this 2 albums in one cd and i tell you if you're a fan of good country rock music this is the best effort you can do.Songs such as SHE,LOVE HURTS version,In my hour of darkness or 1.000$ wedding are just truely classics.Go and get it! Submitted by pravindaswani (Canary Islands) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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